| Front | Superior epigastric arteries |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: one of two terminal branches of the internal thoracic arteries a) arises at the level of the xiphisternal joint b) descends down anterior abdominal wall within rectus sheath (either posteror to or embedded within the rectus abdominis) c) anastomoses inferiorly with the inferior epigastric artery Function: 1. Provides blood to the superior part of the abdominal wall 2. Anastomosis creates a collateral pathway between subclavian and external iliac arteries |
Tags: arteries
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